Obsessing about the daily nutrition summary

Really I wouldn't worry too much about being over in protein, unless you're eating a lot of red meat or fatty proteins. If you're not in the 200g mark I think you're fine. I have heard everything from women needing 70g to at least 1 g per pound of body weight. So all in all I think you're fine. The things MFP gives for a basis is based more on the RDA of things that is pretty basic. I almost always go over on sodium and sugar. But then when I go visit my doctor she says I'm fine. I' m not going out of my way to eat a salt lick or down a bag of sugar in a day but some foods have more of something than others. I.E. fruit - a lot of sugar in fruit but is it bad for you? No. Try not to stress too much. Do some research and I'm sure there are people here that know even more than me, but then again you have to take everything with a grain of salt because you're body is different than anyone else's. If it really concerns you I would suggest a dietitian who can talk to you about it and figure it out, yes dietitian - I am not discounting nutritionists but dietitians are probably the most sound advice you can get due to education and experience.

I think the sugar grams are very low on MFP, so unless you are eating a ton of junk I would not focus on it so much. A few years ago I worked with a nutritionist and he gave me meal plans to follow. Every day he had me consume between 100 - 145 grams of lean protein each day. LEAN protein being the key. The reality is that protein takes longer to metabolize and keeps you full longer. I eat 5 - 6 meals a day, my 3 main meals and 2 - 3 small meals/snacks. I had the best results when I incorporated protein in with EVERY meal. I have been doing this and so far having great results since I am down 7 pounds since 1/1/13. I hope you find this helpful.

I intend to obsess about the calories (sort of). The others I plan to treat as FYI...hmm, I may want to watch how much (or little) of this or that I am consuming.

Hitting your macros is important...but don't stress on everything all at once.

Start with focusing on one area for a while, really nailing it down - for me that is my protein - I know that I need more, and so for the last week I have been making it a priority to incorporate it with every meal.snack. I have gotten significantly better in this area.

Sometimes, putting your focus on just the one macro will help the other ones fall in line too.

I personally don't track my sugars because I don't eat a lot with added sugars, my sugar values will come from the foods I'm eating, and I can't really decrease how much sugar is in an orange.

i am always always always over sugar and protein. I tend to focus on the overall calorie total and fat total. Natural sugars in fruit and greek yogurt are bound to put you in the red. If you're not eating an excessive amount of added sugars than I think it is fine

You shouldn't limit protein

I'm always over on fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Potassium and Protein...

Protein burns fat Jessie. My sister in law who wanted to lose 90 lbs work at a hospital and she went on their weight loss program. They told her to stay at or under 1200 calories and get at least 80 g of protein. She lost the 90 in about 8 or 9 months



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i am always always always over sugar and protein. I tend to focus on the overall calorie total and fat total. Natural sugars in fruit and greek yogurt are bound to put you in the red. If you're not eating an excessive amount of added sugars than I think it is fine

the default macros are not right for everyone - you can adjust your macros to be more in line with your personal and recommended needs. You can do this by going to My Home > Goals> Change Goals> CUSTOM.

For example, I reduce my carb-load significantly because I'm gluten- and grain-free. I increase my protein because my doctor recomends that I get 1g for each pound of lean body mass, and I cut my sugars to about 30g/ day (which is the max RDA suggestion, actually - and I include fruits in that).

I'm currently at 20% carb, 40% each protein and fat (non-processed vegetable fats, specifically, like coconut oil), because that is what works for my and my doctor says is OK. (My BP and all blood work are within acceptable ranges and have improved since I began, for those who are concerned about such things for strangers )

My protein usually goes over (as does my sugar), but my calcium intake has been way, way under. So I'm staying at or under my calorie count and right now working on getting more dietary calcium (I'm also adding a supplement).